Tallow production in Finland
In 2023 Finland produced 13,000 t of tallow, the 29th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 13,500 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 13,000 t
- World rank
- 29 of 69
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 13,500 t
- 2020
Tallow in Finland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Finland compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.16% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Russia | 16,344 | 0.20% |
| 28 | Italy | 13,850 | 0.17% |
| 29 | Finland | 13,000 | 0.16% |
| 30 | Greece | 12,900 | 0.16% |
| 31 | Switzerland | 12,400 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Finland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,000 | −2.3% |
| 2022 | 13,300 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 13,500 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 13,200 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 13,100 | −0.8% |
| 2017 | 13,200 | +20% |
| 2016 | 11,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 11,000 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 10,600 | −0.9% |
| 2013 | 10,700 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 10,600 | +104% |
| 2011 | 5,200 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,200 | +41% |
| 2009 | 3,700 | −1.3% |
| 2008 | 3,750 | −34% |
| 2007 | 5,700 | −5.0% |
| 2006 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 6,000 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 6,300 | −7.4% |
| 2003 | 6,800 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 6,600 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,600 | −2.9% |
| 2000 | 6,800 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 6,400 | −5.9% |
| 1998 | 6,800 | −15% |
| 1997 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 1996 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 7,000 | −6.7% |
| 1993 | 7,500 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | 7,800 | −4.3% |
| 1991 | 8,150 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 8,000 | −3.0% |
| 1988 | 8,250 | −22% |
| 1987 | 10,600 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 10,000 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 9,820 | −0.1% |
| 1984 | 9,830 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 9,600 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 9,600 | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 8,800 | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 8,240 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 8,000 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 7,800 | −3.7% |
| 1976 | 8,100 | −5.8% |
| 1975 | 8,600 | −7.5% |
| 1974 | 9,300 | +26% |
| 1973 | 7,400 | −9.8% |
| 1972 | 8,200 | −4.7% |
| 1971 | 8,600 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 8,200 | −2.4% |
| 1969 | 8,400 | +27% |
| 1968 | 6,600 | −1.5% |
| 1967 | 6,700 | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 6,100 | −12% |
| 1965 | 6,900 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 6,900 | +13% |
| 1963 | 6,100 | +8.9% |
| 1962 | 5,600 | +17% |
| 1961 | 4,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 376 t USD 372,000
- Exporter rank
- 43 of 68
- Imports
- 1 t USD 13,000
- Importer rank
- 94 of 96
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tallow in Finland?
Finland produced 13,000 t in 2023, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Finland rank in the world for production of tallow?
Finland ranked 29th of 69 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 47.3% of the world total.
How has the production of tallow in Finland changed?
It rose by 21% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 13,500 t in 2020.
Does Finland export or import tallow?
In 2024 Finland reported exports of 376 t (USD 372,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 13,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Finland is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.